I "need" / want a tree for rimfire, I have a AR 500 3/8 x 6" paddle tree but the .22 doesn't budge the paddles.. I figure I can pull the paddles on the tree and drop in a thinner paddle.. Question is should I go with the A36 mild steel at 3/16 thick or gamble and go AR500 1/4" thick ? My brain cells say go with the mild steel 3/16 for the lesser weight factor.. Will a .22 even budge the 1/4" ??
I can say that 22 will beat the heck out of 3/16 mild swinging targets at 50yds. I've got some 3/4" thick plate swingers at 100yds and the 22 just barely rocks em. Just enough you can see it. Soooooo, I'd say 1/4" ar500 will swing.
Here's another. My brother has the centerfire version of this tree and it's well worth the purchase price. I will probably grab one of the rimfire versions myself in the future.
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You might try propping up the front of the tree a bit, so the .22 doesn't have to fight so hard moving the paddles "uphill."
A little grease where all the moving parts rub should also help.
Just a thought.
You might try propping up the front of the tree a bit, so the .22 doesn't have to fight so hard moving the paddles "uphill."
A little grease where all the moving parts rub should also help.
Just a thought.
That's a good thought Mac, best yet and I tried it, not the grease though.. The 3/8x 6" paddle is heavy and if not hit proper with 9mm it doesn't swing to the other side..Haven't yet seen ar500 in less than 1/4 so I suppose I'll do some more you tubing..
Beats the heck out of 3/16, does it deform or pit them ?
I like the thought of ar500 of course but it doesn't come thinner than 1/4" that I know of and it would suck if it didn't function as planned..
You might try propping up the front of the tree a bit, so the .22 doesn't have to fight so hard moving the paddles "uphill."
A little grease where all the moving parts rub should also help.
Just a thought.
Mac has the answer. Our gun club welder guy built a dueling tree for CF pistol. He built it using 3/8" AR500 paddles. Nothing would swing the paddles as he had the angle wrong with it leaning too far. He is going to modify it to be more upright. No grease though. Grease attracts dirt. They may be a little stiff on the first few shots, but the rust will turn to powder and actually be a pretty good dry lube.
.22 RF won't dimple mild steel unless you use stingers in a rifle and then still not much.
If grease/oil attracts too much dirt, graphite powder might be the answer.
I finally got around to ordering new plates, went with the A36 mild steel 3/16 .. If the round hits the circle it sends the paddle pretty good if not the paddle may not make it to the other side.. The recent M&P 22 compact is hitting left, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.. Ran a quick 50 rds thru it after dinner this evening at 10 yds
.. After buying these plates I find out the same seller has AR500 in 1/8" Oh well we'll see what 9mm does to them as soon as we can and go from there..
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